To celebrate 2013 being one of the most successful years ever for Northampton sport, and to help raise funds for the County’s local hospital, Northampton General, players from the county’s three major sports teams – The Cobblers, Saints & Steelbacks – will be swapping balls, bats, pads and gloves for the hot seat of Single Seater race cars at the county’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of British motor sport, Silverstone.

Taking place on the afternoon of Wednesday 11 December, five players from each Club will take part in teams tackling a series of driving challenges around Silverstone’s Stowe Circuit. What’s more, Silverstone’s professional instructors will be on hand to offer the players expert tips and advice as they embark on their four-wheeled challenge.

To help raise money in aid of Northampton General’s Chemotherapy Department, the teams and Silverstone are auctioning off five places, to make up a team to take on the County’s sporting finest in two of the circuit’s most popular and adrenaline-filled cars:

The Formula Silverstone Single-Seater - bespoke, race-prepared single-seaters, expertly engineered to provide a genuine racing experience. Producing 140bhp and capable of accelerating from 0-60mph in under five seconds – it’s time to get your race face on!

Bidding for a place on the charity team started at 17:00hrs on Thursday 05 December. The auction will run for three days, closing at 17:00hrs on Sunday 08 December. Participants must be aged 18 or over, hold a full UK driving licence and be able to get themselves to Silverstone on Wednesday 11 December.

Club players and representatives currently confirmed to take part on Wednesday include (subject to change):